Trump Appointees Prevent EPA Staff from Alerting Senate on Loophole in Environmental Law

Tuesday, 9 April 2024, 21:52
Trump administration officials, blocking EPA experts from alerting legislators, allowed a loophole in the 2020 NDAA that let companies evade disclosing toxic 'forever chemicals'. EPA career staff tried but failed to inform Congress due to political appointees' interference. The loophole enabled hiding toxic discharges under 'de minimis' concentrations, highlighting regulatory oversight shortcomings and industry influence.
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Trump Appointees Prevent EPA Staff from Alerting Senate on Loophole in Environmental Law

Loophole in Environmental Law

Trump appointees hindered EPA experts from warning legislators of a critical loophole in the 2020 NDAA.

Regulatory Oversight Failure

EPA career staff's efforts to inform Congress about toxic chemical releases deemed futile due to political interference.

Industry Influence Concerns

Loophole exposed enabled companies to escape disclosing toxic discharges under minimal concentration thresholds.

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